Nidoking • Gold/Silver/Crystal Pokédex
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Nidoking
Nidoking's Type
Nidoking's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 34
- Galar #
- --
- Armor #
- --
- Crown #
- 70
Nidoking's Base Stats
- HP:
- 81
- Attack:
- 92
- Defense:
- 77
- Sp. Atk:
- 85
- Sp. Def:
- 75
- Speed:
- 85
- Total:
- 495
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 4'7" (1.4m)
- Weight:
- 136.7 lbs. (62 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Monster / Field
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,059,680
- Base EXP:
- 227
- Catch Rate:
- 45
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Nidoking's Abilities
Here are what abilities Nidoking can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Poison Point
- 30% chance of poisoning the attacker when Nidoking is damaged by a contact move.
- Rivalry
- Damage Nidoking does to Pokémon of the same gender is increased by 25%, and reduced by 25% to the opposite gender.
- Sheer Force
- Damaging moves that have a % chance of an extra effect occurring lose that effect, but do 30% more damage.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Nidoking's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
- ¼
- immune
Nidoking's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Nidoking can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Nidoking's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Nidoking's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Nidoking's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Nidoking is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Nidoking is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 272 | 302 | 336 | 366 | 81 |
| Attack | 189 | 219 | 253 | 283 | 92 |
| Defense | 159 | 189 | 223 | 253 | 77 |
| Sp. Atk | 175 | 205 | 239 | 269 | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 155 | 185 | 219 | 249 | 75 |
| Speed | 175 | 205 | 239 | 269 | 85 |
| Total | 495 | ||||
Where to Find Nidoking
If you're looking for where to find Nidoking, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Nidoking in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Special Ways to Get Nidoking
Can be found as a wandering Pokémon in several spots in the Giant's Bed, located in the Crown Tundra (DLC).
Catchable during Dynamax Adventures in Crown Tundra (DLC), level 65.
Getting Nidoking By Evolution
Evolves from Nidorino by using a 
Moon Stone on it.
Moon Stone on it.Pokédex Entries for Nidoking
Generation 2 Pokédex Entries
Gold
It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
Silver
Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
Crystal
It uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.
Generation 1 Pokédex Entries
Red
Blue
It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
Yellow
Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.